2. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
3. For we are the circumcision, who in spirit serve God; and glory in Christ Jesus, not having confidence in the flesh.
4. Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other thinketh he may have confidence in the flesh, I more,
5. Being circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; according to the law, a Pharisee:
6. According to zeal, persecuting the church of God; according to the justice that is in the law, conversing without blame.
7. But the things that were gain to me, the same I have counted loss for Christ.
8. Furthermore I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ: